1915 $10 MS67 NGC. This is one of the plentiful dates in the
series, from a mintage of 351,000 coins, and yet it is virtually
impossible to locate in Gem quality. Noted gold coinage authority
David Akers commented about this issue: "True gems are rare but are
seen more often than all but a handful of the series' 32 issues. In
addition to the MS65 quality coins, there are also a small number
of superb MS67 quality specimens known, including several nearly
perfect ones." While we are not certain that Mr. Akers actually saw
this particular coin, it certainly qualifies as a nearly perfect
example. Both sides have fully brilliant yellow-gold luster with
frosty surfaces. Hints of pinkish toning complement the color of
this Superb Gem. The reverse has a few tiny copper toning spots,
but these are hidden in the design work, and not readily apparent.
No finer examples of this date have been certified, and in fact,
this is only the third Superb Gem example that has appeared in any
of our auctions since 1993.(Registry
values: N7079) (NGC ID# 28H5, PCGS# 8878)

The Coinage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens is an issue-by-issue examination of these two artistically inspired series of gold coins.
Each date and mintmark is reviewed with up-to-date information, much of which has never been previously published. The book is based on
two extraordinary collections: The Phillip H. Morse collection and the Dr. and Mrs. Steven L. Duckor collection.